Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist
@rvaplaylist.bsky.social
Music writer. Part time radio DJ. Award-winning author of “RVA Playlist: Stories from the Richmond, Virginia Music Scene.” Vinyl collector. Lover of the RVA music scene and dogs.
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Today marks the 3 year anniversary of my book RVA playlist and the 1 year anniversary of the Deluxe Edition. Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy, told me they liked it, shared it with friends, and harassed me about when another book is coming out. It meant the world to me.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today marks the 3 year anniversary of my book RVA playlist and the 1 year anniversary of the Deluxe Edition. Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy, told me they liked it, shared it with friends, and harassed me about when another book is coming out. It meant the world to me.
Local hip-hop is so under appreciated. Love what these guys are doing.
The Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation aims to celebrate and preserve the rich hip-hop culture of Virginia.
Foundational Beats
The Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation aims to celebrate and preserve the rich hip-hop culture of Virginia.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Local hip-hop is so under appreciated. Love what these guys are doing.
Bill was such a force for the music community. I hosted “Global A Go-Go” for him once and was terrified because I knew nothing about world music. He told me that world music was just “local music from someplace else.” I did a world music tour on my show and it’s probably one of my favorites ever.
WRIR co-founder and “Global A Go-Go” host remembered for helping "decolonize" Richmond's ears.
Remembrance: Bill Lupoletti, 1959-2025
WRIR co-founder and “Global A Go-Go” host remembered for helping "decolonize" Richmond's ears.
dlvr.it
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Bill was such a force for the music community. I hosted “Global A Go-Go” for him once and was terrified because I knew nothing about world music. He told me that world music was just “local music from someplace else.” I did a world music tour on my show and it’s probably one of my favorites ever.
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@rvaplaylist.bsky.social and I won horror trivia tonight! I like being rewarded for leaving the house!
October 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
@rvaplaylist.bsky.social and I won horror trivia tonight! I like being rewarded for leaving the house!
So caught up with horror film fests, I forgot to share my latest Style Weekly interview with Mexi-Tonk band Ramona and the Holy Smokes.
Mexi-Tonk Magic
After the release of its debut full-length album, honky-tonk outfit Ramona and the Holy Smokes is riding high.
www.styleweekly.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
So caught up with horror film fests, I forgot to share my latest Style Weekly interview with Mexi-Tonk band Ramona and the Holy Smokes.
Another incredible weekend at @brooklynhorror.bsky.social. I love this annual tradition of being surrounded by the horror loving community.
October 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Another incredible weekend at @brooklynhorror.bsky.social. I love this annual tradition of being surrounded by the horror loving community.
If you’re not listening to Dead Billionaires, you really should get on that.
Indie rockers Dead Billionaires return with a new EP, “More!” fighting against the injustices facing the world.
Eat the Rich
Indie rockers Dead Billionaires return with a new EP, “More!” fighting against the injustices facing the world.
dlvr.it
October 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
If you’re not listening to Dead Billionaires, you really should get on that.
Excited to be at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this weekend. Come hang with me on Saturday for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social as they interview special guest Tina Romero.
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Excited to be at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this weekend. Come hang with me on Saturday for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social as they interview special guest Tina Romero.
Reposted by Andrew Cothern / RVA Playlist
For the past few years, the team at Brooklyn Horror have kept a slot in their schedule for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social — even as they’ve grown. It would mean a lot if you could help us spread the word and fill the house next weekend.
Join Certified Forgotten and Tina Romero at Brooklyn Horror
Certified Forgotten is sitting down with Tina Romero at Brooklyn Horror for a chat about her debut feature, 'Queens of the Dead.'
certifiedforgotten.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
For the past few years, the team at Brooklyn Horror have kept a slot in their schedule for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social — even as they’ve grown. It would mean a lot if you could help us spread the word and fill the house next weekend.
A huge honor to moderate the @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel about how to move Richmond’s music scene forward. Some brutally honest discussion about the challenges our community faces. Thanks to everyone who joined us.
October 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A huge honor to moderate the @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel about how to move Richmond’s music scene forward. Some brutally honest discussion about the challenges our community faces. Thanks to everyone who joined us.
This Thursday, I’m hosting @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel on the future of Richmond’s music scene. I’ll be joined by @theauricular.bsky.social @tymeach.bsky.social DJ B-Rice and Madi Thompson. Plus music from Tyler and @deadbillionaires.bsky.social following the panel. Register for free: fwdrva.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This Thursday, I’m hosting @styleweekly.com FWD:RVA panel on the future of Richmond’s music scene. I’ll be joined by @theauricular.bsky.social @tymeach.bsky.social DJ B-Rice and Madi Thompson. Plus music from Tyler and @deadbillionaires.bsky.social following the panel. Register for free: fwdrva.com
Another @styleweekly.com piece this week on the new @willoverman.bsky.social album “Stranger” out this Friday (plus an in-store show at Plan 9.
Perfect Stranger
Will Overman’s new album is all about rediscovering himself.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Another @styleweekly.com piece this week on the new @willoverman.bsky.social album “Stranger” out this Friday (plus an in-store show at Plan 9.
Alt rockers The Mitras calls it quits with one final show at the Broadberry this weekend. My latest in @styleweekly.com
The Final Chord
Richmond alt. rock band, The Mitras, says goodbye with one final show at The Broadberry.
www.styleweekly.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Alt rockers The Mitras calls it quits with one final show at the Broadberry this weekend. My latest in @styleweekly.com
I’m a firm believer in horror movies being very helpful in dealing with mental health struggles. I talked with advocacy and support group Victims and Villains about using pop culture and horror to address mental health. (And their film festival this weekend)
Victims and Villains is dedicated to deconstructing the stigma surrounding mental health through pop culture and horror.
Scary Thoughts
Victims and Villains is dedicated to deconstructing the stigma surrounding mental health through pop culture and horror.
dlvr.it
September 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’m a firm believer in horror movies being very helpful in dealing with mental health struggles. I talked with advocacy and support group Victims and Villains about using pop culture and horror to address mental health. (And their film festival this weekend)
I pulled together a list of (almost) all of the local music coming out this fall!
The author of RVA Playlist looks ahead to fall music releases by local artists.
Autumnal Sounds
The author of RVA Playlist looks ahead to fall music releases by local artists.
dlvr.it
September 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I pulled together a list of (almost) all of the local music coming out this fall!
Thrilled to contribute to the @styleweekly.com Fall Arts Preview with a piece on the upcoming local albums coming to Richmond this fall.
September 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Thrilled to contribute to the @styleweekly.com Fall Arts Preview with a piece on the upcoming local albums coming to Richmond this fall.
Had the Louise Belcher stickers rant in my head the entire time while writing this.
“Hello My Name Is” highlights sticker culture with works from hundreds of artists around the world.
Stuck on You
“Hello My Name Is” highlights sticker culture with works from hundreds of artists around the world.
dlvr.it
September 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Had the Louise Belcher stickers rant in my head the entire time while writing this.
FNTW has been such a welcoming place to get my Bob’s Burgers discussion fix and is a Monday night staple for me. Join us for trivia night next week and tell Mike and JB that they’re awesome.
It’s back!!! Join us August 25th at 8pm est on our YouTube channel and come play some live Bob’s Burgers trivia! What’s the theme? It’s season 15! That’s right folks all questions will be pulled from season 15! We’re celebrating this past season and looking forward to next season!
August 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
FNTW has been such a welcoming place to get my Bob’s Burgers discussion fix and is a Monday night staple for me. Join us for trivia night next week and tell Mike and JB that they’re awesome.
I made it into the night’s recap looking like a dork.
Celebrating Style Weekly's Best of Richmond issue at The Branch Museum of Design.
Images from Best Fest, Aug. 15
Celebrating Style Weekly's Best of Richmond issue at The Branch Museum of Design.
dlvr.it
August 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I made it into the night’s recap looking like a dork.
I didn’t have a plan on what to play tonight hosting “The Young Professional” on @wrir973fm.bsky.social but I think it turned out pretty well. Thanks for tuning in! You can listen to the show here: www.wrir.org/2025/08/14/t...
August 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I didn’t have a plan on what to play tonight hosting “The Young Professional” on @wrir973fm.bsky.social but I think it turned out pretty well. Thanks for tuning in! You can listen to the show here: www.wrir.org/2025/08/14/t...
Another reason why CF is an amazing outlet and deserves your support
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August 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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My @wrir973fm.bsky.social show last night playing songs from artists performing around town this week. Lots of good stuff in here!
Richmond Music Week! - WRIR-LP 97.3 FM
WRIR-LP 97.3 FM broadcasts news, views and music that would otherwise be unrepresented on the public airwaves. The programming schedule covers seven days a week, 24 hours a day. WRIR also serves as th...
www.wrir.org
August 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My @wrir973fm.bsky.social show last night playing songs from artists performing around town this week. Lots of good stuff in here!
Another project I’m working with: Today is the start of Richmond Music Week, a week-long celebration spotlighting Richmond, Virginia’s thriving music scene. Events will be happening all week at numerous live music venues and festivals.
HOME | Richmond Music Week
Richmond Music Week is a week-long celebration August 1-10 of Richmond, Virginia’s thriving music scene. Events will be happening all week at the city’s numerous live music venues and festivals. Virgi...
www.RichmondMusicWeek.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Another project I’m working with: Today is the start of Richmond Music Week, a week-long celebration spotlighting Richmond, Virginia’s thriving music scene. Events will be happening all week at numerous live music venues and festivals.
Love this so much
What’s on the playlists of Virginia’s 2025 candidates for governor?
I talked to @vpm.org about DJing for @abigailspanberger.com in the past, and the importance of music selection.
www.vpm.org/elections/20...
NOTE: I'm not affiliated with any campaign. These are my personal opinions.
I talked to @vpm.org about DJing for @abigailspanberger.com in the past, and the importance of music selection.
www.vpm.org/elections/20...
NOTE: I'm not affiliated with any campaign. These are my personal opinions.
What’s on the playlists of Virginia’s 2025 candidates for governor?
Experts break down Earle-Sears’, Spanberger’s choices of campaign music.
www.vpm.org
August 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Love this so much
After speaking with the RVA Renaissance Faire on their upcoming event, I’m very excited to be going to my first renfaire this weekend.
A Powerful Rebirth
An unconventional Renaissance faire, “Warriors in Bloom” is honoring rebels across history.
www.styleweekly.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
After speaking with the RVA Renaissance Faire on their upcoming event, I’m very excited to be going to my first renfaire this weekend.